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In short-reach connections, large-diameter multimode fibres allow for robust and easy connections. Unfortunately, their propagation properties depend on the excitation conditions. We propose a launching technique using a fibre stub that can tolerate fabrication tolerances in terms of tilts and off-sets to a large extent. A study of the influence of displaced connectors along the transmission link shows that the power distributions approach a steady-state power distribution very similar to the initial distribution established by the proposed launching scheme.
Recent developments in information and communication technology, along with advanced displaying techniques and high computational performance open up new visualisation methods to both scientists and lecturers. Thus simulations of complex processes [1] can be computed and visualised in image sequences. The particular idea in our approach is the outsourcing of computationally intensive calculations to servers which then send the results back to mobile users. In order to improve interpretations of the visualised results, users can view them in a 3D-perspective or stereoscopically, given the technical requirements. Today’s technology even permits to view these visualisations on a mobile phone. An example for such a computationally intensive calculation originating from the theory of relativity is depicted in Figure 4.1-1.
The developed solution enables the presentation of animations and 3D virtual reality (VR) on mobile devices and is well suited for mobile learning, thus creating new possibilities in the area of e-learning worldwide. Difficult relations in physics as well as intricate experiments in optics can be visualised on mobile devices without need for a personal computer.
Member Lens
(2013)
"Live aus Nogaro" oder "Ein bisschen Formel 1 für Studenten." Nun ja, nicht ganz: Bei der Formel 1 verbraucht ein Rennstall ca 200.000 Liter benzin pro Saison, bei dem Rennen in Nogaro jeoch steht genau ein Liter Sprit zur Verfügung. Und noch etwas unterscheidet die beiden Wettbewerbe: In der Formel 1 gibt es keine Vorschrift für die Mindestgeschwindigkeit, im Gegensatz zum Shell Eco-Marathon, wo eine Mindestgeschwindigkeit von 30 km/h vorgeschrieben ist. In diesem Jahr kam das Rennfeeling durch die Live-Übertragung des Rennens im Internet noch besser an. Eine Gruppe von 16 Studenten aus verschiedenen Semestern der Fakultät Medien- und Informationswesen zusammen mit sechs Betreuern und wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeitern der Fakultät Medien- und Informationswesen hatten sich als Ziel gesetzt, dieses Ereignis live und - in Anbetracht der Beteiligung der Hochschule am Rennen - möglichst neutral ins Internet zu senden.
Der erste Shell Eco-Marathon in Deutschland fand 2009 auf dem Euro-Speedway Lausitzring statt. Mehr als 2500 Studenten aus 29 Länder haben in zwei Kategorien, Prototype und Urban Concept, um den Titel des sparsamsten Fahrzeugs gekämpft. Nach den Erfahrungen aus Nogaro in Frankreich war das Offenburger MITeam fest entschlossen, diese Ereignisse live ins Internet zu senden. Doch es kam anders. Bedingt durch die limitierte Teamstärke und Internetbandbreite wurde aus der Live-Sendung eine unabhängige Berichterstattung. So ging die Webseite www.eco-marathon.de nach einer Rundumüberholung mit neuem Design wieder online. Täglich wurden Spots vom Event produziert und ins Internet gestellt. Die Arbeit des MI-Teams kann unter der oben erwähnten Webseite verfolgt werden.
In den letzten Jahren nahm die Anzahl der Sensoren, die unsere Mobilität zu Land, zu Wasser oder zu Luft erfordert, rapide zu. Immer mehr Sensoren helfen uns, unter schwierigen und zeitkritischen Bedingungen Entscheidungen zu treffen. Und immer mehr optische Sensoren ersetzen klassische elektrische Sensoren. Einerseits weisen optische Sensoren eine bessere elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit auf, werden also nicht von externen Quellen beeinflusst, andererseits sind sie sehr robust und haben eine längere Lebenszeit als ihre elektrischen Pendants.
Optical Möbius Strip
(2011)
After Image
(2013)
The University for Children is a very successful event aiming to spark children‧s interest in science, in this particular lecture in Optics and Photonics. It is from brain research that we know about the significant dependence of successful learning on the fun factor. Researchers in this field have shown that knowledge acquired with fun is stored for a longer time in the long-term memory and can be used both more efficiently and more creatively [1], [2]. Such an opportunity to inspire the young generation for science must not be wasted. The world of Photonics and Optics provides us with a nearly inexhaustible source of opportunities of this kind.
This paper focuses on the effects of differential mode delay (DMD) on the bandwidth of multimode optical fibres. First an analytical solution for the computation of the differential mode time delay is presented. The electrical field of each mode is calculated by the numerical solution of the Helmholtz equation. Based on this solution the modal power distribution as well as the fibre's impulse response under different launching conditions can be obtained.
Next, the refractive-index profile of two fibres is modelled on the basis of DMD measurements. It is shown that these measurements provide enough information to predict the fibre's propagation characteristics under different launch conditions (excitation conditions).
Diffusion plays a decisive role in brain function. In treating brain disorders, where diffusion is often compromised, understanding the transport of molecules can be essential to effective drug delivery. It became apparent that the classical laws of diffusion, cast in the framework of porous media theory, can deliver an accurate quantitative description of the way that molecules are transported through the brain tissue.
The United Nations have declared 2015 as the International Year of Light (IYL2015) and light-based technologies [1]. As a main result, the public interest is focused on both the achievements and the new frontiers of optics and photonics. This opens up new perspectives in the teaching and training of optics and photonics. In the first part of the paper, the author presents the numerous anniversaries occurring in the International Year of Light 2015 together with their importance to the development of science and technology. In the second part, we report on an interactive video projection at the opening ceremony of the IYL2015 in Paris on January 19-20, 2015. Students of Offenburg University have established an interactive video projection which visualizes Twitter and Facebook messages posted with the hashtag #iyl2015 in a mapping technique. Thus, the worldwide community can be interactively part of the opening ceremony. Finally, upcoming global community projects related to optics and astronomy events are presented.
Mobile learning (m-learning) can be considered as a new paradigm of e-learning. The developed solution enables the presentation of animations and 3D virtual reality (VR) on mobile devices and is well suited for mobile learning. Difficult relations in physics as well as intricate experiments in optics can be visualised on mobile devices without need for a personal computer. By outsourcing the computational power to a server, the coverage is worldwide.